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NZ payment network likely for Cooks
Thursday 13 November 2014 | Published in Economy
The Government is in talks to enable the Cook Islands to move into the New Zealand payment network, with the news coming as music to the ears of businesses stung with transaction charges at both ends of business banking.
Ebola discussed
Thursday 13 November 2014 | Published in Health
A meeting to discuss the preparedness of the Cook Islands for an Ebola outbreak will be held today.
Depopulation a growing concern
Thursday 13 November 2014 | Published in Economy
The loss of a productive young labour force to the bright lights and big bucks of New Zealand and Australia continues to have major economic, social, and cultural impacts, says the Government.
Nukutere prizegiving a time to address issues
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Education
Although there are different rumours circulating in the community, the college’s principal George Rasmussen openly discussed the matter and informed the audience of the school’s current position.
Bringing ethics to life in business
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Economy
How do we bring ethics to life in our business or organisation?
Power cut cause hard to identify
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Local
A power outage that affected the entire island on Monday evening was caused by an intermittent fault at the power station.
Atiu Villas pays out for friendliness
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Outer Islands
Looking after visitors to the island of Atiu is paying off in more ways than one.
Management students implement projects
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Local
Four project management students at University of Queensland Business School have recently completed a ten-day tour of Rarotonga, where they implemented social development and improvement projects in several Cook Islands Government Departments.
Kia Orana Cook Islands kicks off
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Local
Kia Orana Cook Islands has kicked off in Rarotonga with the opportunity to expand local business into the international market.
Revitalising agriculture 'a must'
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Economy
A report aimed at revitalising the country’s agriculture production will be discussed at a series of meetings around Rarotonga over the next few weeks.
Uncertain future for Nukutere
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Education
Catholic school Nukutere College faces an uncertain future as its 99-year lease expires on November 30.
Will killed
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Local
Koka Lagoon’s Papa Jack, also known as Captain Awesome, holds up the limp remains of the tour operator’s 50cm tame coconut crab that was killed in its cage on Monday night.
Mitiaro still the hot seat
Wednesday 12 November 2014 | Published in Politics
Voters went to the polls in Mitiaro yesterday to have their say in a by-election with the power to define the government or potentially produce a hung parliament.
TMV does not live up to master plan
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Criticism has again risen over the Te Mato Vai project with a local man pointing out that plans have not lived up to expectations on the $23.1 million project.
Students take on education business challenge
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Education
Months of planning, procurement of merchandise, marketing and trading for year 10 students was all weighted on their final presentation.
Visitor arrested for drink driving
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Crime
Police had a busy weekend in Rarotonga with two minor crashes on the same stretch of road and eight drivers forbidden from driving.
Spark tight-lipped over Telecom sale
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Spark New Zealand is remaining tight-lipped over the sale of their majority stake in Telecom Cook Islands, with the process still ongoing.
Mitiaro residents head to the polls
Tuesday 11 November 2014 | Published in Politics
The future of the Cook Islands Party Government is holding onto a slim one-seat majority as the Mitiaro By-Election is set to be the deciding seat in Parliament.
Students receive awards, study for exams
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Education
Tereora Students had their annual prize giving on Thursday November 6 and were awarded for their efforts in front of a hall full of family and parents.
New 777 aircraft to boost tourism
Monday 10 November 2014 | Published in Economy
Tourism continues to be the key to Cook Islands economic success, with the recent Budget highlighting its importance.
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